Benjamin Shongwe

Benjamin Shongwe

Developmental Lecturer

Leadership RoleDeputy-Academic Leader: Maths & Tech. Education

Cluster/DisciplineMathematics Education

Emailshongweb@ukzn.ac.za

Contact Number031-260-3435

Office AddressMTB, CU128

Degrees Held

  • BPaed (UL)
  • BSc Hons (Wits)
  • MSc (Wits)

Experience:

  • Lecturer (Mathematics)

Accomplishment

  • Currently enrolled for a PhD study designed to develop a measurement scale on functional understanding of proof.

Awards

  • Best Mathematics Teacher

Research Interests

  • Mathematical proof & Argumentation

Teaching Interests

  • Primary Mathematics
  • Algebra
  • Statistics
  • Real Analysis

Community Involvement/Outreach

  • Involved in info4africa whose defining strength is its ability to collate, maintain and quality assure data in the field of HIV, AIDS and TB for a variety of local, national and international agencies.